UPDATE | 2021 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEGISLATION
Since the Legislature placed LB 256 and LB 407 on General File nearly two months ago, the body took no action on those bills until this past week. The Legislature gave first round approval to both bills and moved them to Select File on May 5th. On Wednesday the...
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
During this period of rapidly-evolving information, it is important for businesses, organizations, and employers to stay up to date. Baylor Evnen will continue to provide updates on changing legislation, regulations, administrative guidance, and governmental mandates...
AM I LIABLE: WHAT CONSTITUTES NOTICE FOR A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IN IOWA?
The Court of Appeals of Iowa recently affirmed a decision from the Commission that a report notifying the employer that an accident might have occurred, but did not specify that an employee had been hurt or injured, was sufficient notice in John Deere Davenport Works...
ARPA UPDATE: DOL ISSUES COBRA FORM NOTICES AND GUIDANCE
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), provided premium assistance and an extended election period under COBRA and similar state laws for assistance eligible individuals. Employers were required to provide certain notices to individuals regarding the premium...